With over 300 grape varieties planted, it’s impossible to taste through all of Italy’s storied regions with only six wines. However, these are great examples of all that Italy has to offer!
Corvezzo Family Collection Organic Traminer 2020 Giovanni Corvezzo started the complete organic conversion of the vineyard in 2010 and concluded it in 2017. Today, he is the leader of a young and future-oriented team committed to promoting more sustainable agriculture and producing only fresh and healthy organic wine. This straw yellow wine has a fragrant and intense aroma with marked notes of rose. It is fresh, full of flavour, aromatic and persistent, and well-balanced. The palate is consistent with the nose in floral and fruity returns.
Corte Delle Calli Treviso DOC Prosecco Brut NV blends 85% Glera and 15% Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio. Made using the Charmat method. Bright straw yellow colour and some greenish
reflections. Lively nose, good intensity aromas with floral and fruity scents of acacia flowers and yellow apples.
Luca Bosio Piemonte Barbera Apassimento DOC 2020 is a captivating expression of traditional Italian winemaking techniques, showcasing the unique and rich flavours that can be achieved through the appassimento process. This method, involving the drying of grapes, is revered for producing wines with exceptional depth and concentration. The result of this careful process is a wine that is rich and fruit-forward. It exhibits soft tannins and easy acidity, making it approachable and complex. The palate is graced with the classic Barbera notes of dark black cherries and vanilla, complemented by a hint of sour cherry that adds a delightful twist to the flavour profile.
Talamonti Moda Cerasuolo Rosé 2021 (Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo) Bold, fresh, delicious, fruit-forward, and highly enjoyable, this contemporary expression of Abruzzo, where local roots bring together and inspire and never restrict.
Luca Bosio Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2021 (Piedmont)Moscato d’Asti is produced in Piedmont, in north-western Italy. Local rules dictate that to be called a Moscato d’Asti, the wines alcohol levels must sit at between 4.5-6.5% alcohol. The way winemakers achieve this is called the ‘Asti method’, a way of controlling the fermentation of the wine ensuring all yeasts are killed once it reaches a desired alcohol level. The 2021 from Luca Bosio is slightly sparkling and off dry, with notes of honeyed fruit and ripe lemon zest. It’s a great way to end a meal and goes well with most desserts. Serve chilled.
Oro Italiano Chianti DOCG Nuova Generazione WM Collection 2020 (Puglia) Chianti, arguably one of the most famous wines we see from Italy, has had a resurgence of late with more quality expressions coming out of the region. While the wine must always be made with at least 70% Sangiovese, the rest of the blend is up to the winemaking team and often includes a wide variety of local and international grapes. This 2020 from Oro Italiano has a portion of Merlot added to help soften and round out the edges of the typically acidic Sangiovese. Typical notes of cherry and Damson plum alongside soft vanilla, thyme and clove make this a perfect pairing to a beautiful, slow-cooked lasagne laced with herbs and cheese. Drink this one now and into 2023. Enjoy!
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